Library

Residents of UniverCity are welcome to use books and other library resources within the SFU Library branches at Burnaby (Bennett Library), Vancouver (Belzberg Library) and Surrey (SFU Surrey Library). UniverCity residents are eligible to receive at no cost external borrower cards by showing their UniverCity Community Card. The Library has over 1,300,000 bound volumes and over 16,000 current serial subscriptions.

Media

News about events on Burnaby Mountain, the SFU campus as well as broader issues can be found on the UniverCity blog, The Peak (published weekly on Mondays) and the SFU News (published every second Thursday), and community newspapers Burnaby Now and Burnaby NewsLeader. These publications are free of charge and can be picked up at various locations around campus or viewed online.

Parking

On-street Parking is available in designated spaces throughout the community. Please note the two-hour parking maximum along University Crescent. However, for those requiring additional parking spaces, arrangements can be made by residents through SFU Campus Parking.

Recreational Services and Athletics

Gym Membership – Residents of UniverCity who would like to use SFU fitness and recreation facilities will receive a 20% discount on the annual membership fee by showing their UniverCity Community Card.

Safe Walk – The Safe Walk Program is restricted to the boundaries of Simon Fraser University property and can be requested by calling 778-782-3100 or by using any of the direct dial telephones located at campus Safe Walk Stations.

Schools

Elementary. University Highlands Elementary School has space for 40 kindergarten and 275 primary school spaces (grades one through seven). The school also provides community space and programs for residents through a partnership with the City of Burnaby. For more information, click here.

Transportation

Car Co-op – Through the MODO Car Co-op, residents have access to shared automobiles on an hourly or daily basis (fees apply). MODO members are also eligible for an annual pass at about a 15% discount off monthly transit passes. For more information, visit www.modo.coop.

Transit – Currently four bus routes serve Burnaby Mountain providing frequent and convenient service to locations throughout the Lower Mainland. Please visit www.translink.ca for schedule, route, and fare information.

Walking and Hiking – Burnaby Mountain has an extensive trail system, ranging from easy to challenging hikes. Click here for a map of trails within SFU property and in the Burnaby Mountain Conservation area.